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I love a good bowl of soup. It can warm you up from the inside out and make pretty much any situation feel comfy and cozy. Literally I can feel my body relax whenever I eat soup, especially when I am curled up on the couch catching up on hours of recorded TV. Rain helps as well to wash away the guilt of squandering a day doing nothing.

This soup is a take on a classic black bean soup, made with just a few simple ingredients. Adding boiling broth eliminates the need for soaking the beans and I love the addition of some heat. I prefer this soup blended until it is nice and smooth, but you can also leave it chunky or just blend half for a thicker soup that still has some texture. Top with your favorite garnishes and you are ready for anything – or preferably ready to snuggle into your couch for a day or evening of relaxation.

Weight Watchers Crockpot Black Bean Soup
Points: 5 weight watchers pointsplus
Servings: 8 servings
Serving Size: 1 cup
Nutritional Info: 152.3 calories, .4g of fat, 41.6g of carbohydrates, 20.4g of fiber, 13.4g of protein

Ingredients

• 1 lb. black beans
• 1-2 onions, diced
• 6-8 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 14 oz. can diced tomatoes
• 2 tbsp. ketchup
• 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce (vegan for vegetarian)
• 1 tbsp. ancho chile powder or 1 minced chipotle with 2 tbsp. adobo sauce (optional)
• 6 cups boiling chicken or vegetable broth
• Salt and pepper
• Garnish: Lime juice, cilantro, avocado, sour cream or Mexican crema, queso fresco

Instructions

1. Add everything to the crokpot and stir together.
2. Cook for 8 hours.
3. At this point you have a few options. You can leave it as is, blend all of it for a smooth soup, or blend half of it for a creamier soup that still has some texture.

Recipe adapted from the Food Network